Cardiac Monitor Technician

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is an award-winning health system in Atlanta focused on compassionate patient care. The Monitor Technician role involves continuous surveillance of cardiac monitors and remote telemetry and promptly alerting care teams to rhythm changes.

This on-site position requires prior monitor technician experience, completion of an arrhythmia course, BLS certification, and color vision. The team emphasizes vigilance and clear communication to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Monitor technician experience; must have basic arrhythmia training.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Color vision required for role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient's cardiac monitors and remote telemetry continuously.
• Notify RNs/clinicians immediately of rhythm changes.

Skills

Monitor Technician

Arrhythmia course

BLS (AHA)

Color vision

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The Monitor Technician is responsible for the ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors/remote telemetry and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• One (1) year of experience as a Monitor Technician
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course or equivalent coursework.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

PREFERRED

• CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) Certification through CCI.

Work Hours

0700-1930

Weekend Requirements

Yes- Rotating Basis